2_SECTION [ELASTIC]: originally designed in 2000 for rollerblading project (but never created) as a solution for belt that will make waistline feel a bit more like sweatpants. 202004 varies in length of the heavy duty elastic section.

3_SECTION [TAIL]: the very same double 40mm polyamid webbing for easy looping with a subtle branding inside the tightening loop.

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My belt from danii arrived today and it's awesome. It took me a few minutes to figure out the best way to situate it and how the parts fit together, but now that I've got it on it looks great, feels great, and is easy to adjust. The hanging tail gives it a bit of something extra, especially when it's largely covered by a shirt.

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Shout out to Daniel for these great items he's been producing lately. I just got the gym bag in today and am looking forward to putting it to use (XPAC FTW!). Feedback on a previous purchase-

I got a belt a few weeks back and have been using it pretty extensively. This one is my third cobra belt and it solves my only real complaint with the others which is threading thru loops. Other two are a bagjack NXL 40 and a 1kism belt (25mm iirc).

On the 40 I'd have to remove the male end since the buckle is just too big. The 1kism almost solved this issue by having a smaller buckle, but the extra width of the QLQR was just enough to put it over into becoming a nuisance to use. Maybe if the QLQR was further from the part that needed to be fed? Anyway found myself reaching for the bagjack, though ultimately just leaving both threaded in whatever pants were most heavily in my rotation for that week.

The buckle Daniel used here circumvents the problem altogether by not mating at all - it's just one piece. Meaning all that you're feeding thru is the strap end. I don't personally find myself using the tail guide, but your mileage may vary here (and it's conveniently removable). Molle was definitely a nice touch and while I'm not a big fan of bold branding/logos I can appreciate him keeping it out of sight or on the inside for the most part.

Keep doing what you do man! You're definitely killing it in my book. I'll be sure to have an eye out for whatever you've got cooking next.

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So what sewing machines are recommended, for all round, clothing and bags etc.

This is the machine that i started with 2 years ago the Singer 4443. I still use this today so i would recommend the same for you, but you can get the newer version if you like. This is a good "basic" all around to start off with.

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I started visiting a fashion courses and they rocommend using brother brand sewing machines, they say they proved to be reliable and capable of most things. as chris said you will find the need for more machines the more advanced you get, in the beginning you can solve most of the issues with different feet attached (walking foot, teflon, zipper or overlock cutter foot).

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I think what you both are doing is all too inspiring, I have to admit that I am all for the underdog and if I can support you by purchasing I certainly will, the DIY cottage industry is great and has no constraints or shackles being applied by a corporation, such a great way to augment your wardbrobe of limited clothing and a departure from the 'mainstream'.

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I received one of danii's musette bags earlier this week and have been using it most days. I love it, really practical size and features, stealth aesthetic. The quick adjust strap and long zipper pull are amazing. It's a great every day carry size when I don't need my laptop, easily holds my sketch book and pencils, phone, book, kindle, etc.

The only critique I have is that the inside pull-up pocket can get stuck on other stuff in the bag on the way back down, so sometimes requires some rearranging when re-seating the pocket in the down position.

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I can't be so much helpful since I live in Europe.. Anyway you can find them on eBay; just type "Grosgrain Ribbon" and even try to add "Berisfords". I just look for those for sale from Europe but there are many from US, maybe you can find something from AU.

If you won't be lucky, you can always try in a local sewing or fabric shop, it's a very commercial webbing.